June 9, 2012

Chocolate Chip Pancakes


For chocolate lovers craving a little chocolate for breakfast or brunch (or dessert with a dollop of ice cream on top!). Easy and tasty recipe. Enjoy! Makes about 24 pancakes.

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or low cholesterol margarine like Smart Balance
  • 1 cup whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
  • 1 1/4 cups flour (all-purpose or wheat)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (or sugar substitute), or Agave Nectar*
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs (or Egg Beaters egg substitute)
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (more or less to taste)
  • Confectioners' sugar for topping
  • Note: For creamier pancakes, add a heaping tablespoon of low fat sour cream or plain yogurt to the batter. 
*For a healthy alternative to sugar, I use Agave Nectar. Similar to honey but dissolves in both hot and cold liquids. Agave Nectar has a low glycemic index.


Directions:

  1. Place the butter or margarine and milk in a small saucepan over low heat and cook just until warm and the butter or margarine is melted, stirring frequently. Set aside and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with a fork, and whisk in the milk/butter mixture. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract and sweetener (sugar or Agave Nectar) and mix well. (If adding sour cream or yogurt, mix in now.) Fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Ladle 3 tablespoons of batter for each pancake onto a lightly greased hot griddle or large skillet. Cook over medium heat until bubbly on the top and golden brown on the bottom. Turn and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  4. Remove from skillet and dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar. They are so good on their own you don’t even need syrup! 
  • Makes a nice dessert with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top and a drizzle of chocolate sauce!

Adapted from a recipe on the Food Network.

©2012 JerseyLil’s 2 Cents

16 comments:

  1. Seems that you keep 'experimenting' new recipes/ desserts very often. :) I guess it's your passion and good that you are following your passion.

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    1. Yes, Dhaston, my passion is chocolate and I love trying new recipes. Thanks! :)

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  2. I just can't wait to try this one during the week. It looks scrumptious, and I'm sure it tastes just as good. Yummi.

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    1. Oh this is scrumptious, rum-punch-drunk, you will like it! :)

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  3. Madilyn, your aim is perfect. You keep hitting bullseyes.

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    1. Thanks, Marty! I aim to please the sweet tooth especially with chocolate! :)

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  4. Dessert for breakfast...love it!! The only thing better than pancakes are chocolate chip pancakes. Add some whipped cream to mine!

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    1. Thanks Crazy Mama! Whipped cream makes an excellent topping, great idea! :)

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  5. Madilyn, I am going to try these next weekend, using coconut nectar and whole wheat pastry flour...they look irresistible!

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    1. That sounds delicious Kris, and healthy too!! :)

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  6. I never thought I would say that about food but they look so beautiful :) and of course tasty.

    Hugs

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    1. Beautiful and tasty, I like it! Thanks Petro!! :)

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  7. Wow! What a great idea, and even better with your tip about the Agave Nectar. Yum! :p Very suitable for a Sunday breakfast or brunch I think.

    Thank you for sharing! :-)

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    1. Thanks! Yes, I think it is perfect for a Sunday breakfast or brunch. I try to replace sugar with Agave Nectar whenever I can, so much healthier! Btw, you could add your strawberries on top!:)

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